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Football’s Top 5 Most Hostile Atmospheres
There is nothing quite like the feeling of going to a match day; the intensity of the crowd, the pre-game chatter vibrating the eardrums, the crescendo of noise cascading down from row Z as the players enter the pitch. However, there are a handful of stadiums where the atmosphere is so fervid that it becomes intimidating, particularly if you are a travelling fan or player. In this article we will take a comprehensive look at the select few in world football who strike fear into opposition teams, and what it is about their fanbase that makes them so impassioned. 5. La Bombanera – Boca Juniors Home to Argentina’s second-most successful club, La Bombanera is situated in the south east of Buenos Aires, a city widely known for its fiercely passionate fans. Home to some of the country’s greatest...
Ramsdale Blast’s Team-Mates After Missing Out On Clean Sheet In All Or Nothing Documentary
The first three episodes of the long anticipated Arsenal: All or Nothing documentary were released yesterday. A clip shows Keeper Aaron Ramsdale enraged after missing out on a clean sheet. The 2021/22 season was one that Ramsdale will never forget after securing a move to Arsenal for almost £25m and ousting Bernd Leno as No.1 was first choice keeper at the time. Cementing himself as The Gunners new No.1 Ramsdale went on to secure 15 clean sheets that season and earned himself a spot in England’s squad. Like all keepers he prides himself on keeping clean sheets and this was shown in one of the episodes released. Arsenal fans were delighted with their team’s performance vs Villa after winning 3-1 but after racing to a 3-0 lead Ramsdale was aiming for a clean sheet. Sadly for the No.1 Arsenal...
Ajax Ban Fans From Taking Signs Asking Players For Their Shirts
Trends in football come and go, and they often divide opinion amongst fans. One new trend that seems to have most fans in agreement is signs asking for players shirts after the game. It’s agreed by most fans that this new trend, adopted mainly by younger children, is a big no no. Now, Dutch giants Ajax have taken the brave step of requesting fans don’t bring the signs into the stadium on match days. The Amsterdam club have said the players are unable to fulfil all the requests from fans and that as most of made from cardboard, they’re a fire hazard. During the recent Super Cup match between Ajax and PSV, several signs were taken off fans in an attempt to show their desire to clamp down on the signs. A constant site in the stadium The trend appeared to begin after the COVID-19 lockdown, as ...
Football’s Youngest Ever Captains: Martin Odegaard Joins the Likes of Fabregas and Totti
Taking on the mantle of club captain is always a prestigious position, let alone at the age of 23 – that is exactly what new Arsenal talisman Martin Odegaard has achieved after just one full season at the Emirates. The Norwegian joins an illustrious club of young captains that have shown the necessary character on and off the pitch to lead their respective teams. We are taking a look at some of the huge names in world football down the years who have been named club captain at a young age. Steven Gerrard – 23 Years Old After exploding on the scene as a fiery teenager, Steven Gerrard’s legacy as arguably Liverpool’s greatest ever captain started in 2003 as he took the armband for the first time aged 23. Just one year later, the future England captain led the Reds to a breathtaking Champions...
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‘It’s Donny time’: Some Manchester United fans react after blow for 24-year-old star
A selection of Manchester United fans reacted on Twitter after the club confirmed that midfielder Scott McTominay underwent groin surgery. The Scotland international has been a key player for the Red Devils, but he won’t play any part in the Wolverhampton Wanderers game this weekend. The 24-year-old has also been ruled out for the upcoming fixtures for Scotland. It is unclear whether he will return to action following the international break. This has produced a mixed reaction among the fans, with some of them believing that McTominay’s injury could open up a spot for Donny van de Beek. Twitter reactions: Get well soon. This need to be Donny’s breakout chance now to have a run of games and show what he’s got — Tom (@VandeGOAT) August 26, 2021 Even more of a reason to sign a midfielder now ...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals whether Manchester United will make more signings
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an update on the club’s transfer plans for the final days of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have made two marquee signings in centre-back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho for a combined fee of around £112.5 million. There have been suggestions that the club could attempt to sign a new midfielder, but Solskjaer has hinted that there may not be much activity before the deadline. However, speaking to VG’s Arilas Ould-Saada, Solskjaer did not dismiss the prospect of another new signing but said he is happy with the business done this summer. He said: “I don’t think much is going to happen. If something happens, it is a bonus. “You never know what happens in the world of football. But we’ve had a very good window...
Brighton keen on signing £38.4m-rated star with 26 goal contributions last season – report
Brighton & Hove Albion have revived their interest in signing Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, The Athletic’s Andy Naylor claims. The Seagulls were keen on landing the Uruguayan last year, but Benfica won the race to sign him from Almeria for £20 million. The 22-year-old had a productive season for the Portuguese giants, registering 14 goals and 12 assists from 44 appearances. It is now reported that the Seagulls are back in the hunt for the marksman, who is still under rehabilitation after a knee surgery. Sportslens view: Brighton are searching for a new striker this summer, and they have been heavily linked with Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard in the past few weeks. However, it appears that they are prioritising a move for Nunez. Portuguese outlet O Jogo (page 12) claims that the club hav...
